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1863 Voyages et Decouvertes Outre-Mer
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding
Detailing voyages by the likes of Durant d'Urville, Captain John Ross, Captain Back, Edward Parry, John Franklin, Jean-Rene Bellot and Captain MacClure.
Illustrated with full plates throughout by Durant-Brager.
From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.
Condition
In a quarter crushed morocco binding. Externally very smart, with a little rubbing resulting in loss to the leather of the front hinge; otherwise there is a little bumping to the extremities. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with just the odd instance of spotting.
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